Associate Director, IBD/GI Research
Location: Boston
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
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to the best of my knowledge. Job Description At Takeda, we are a
forward-looking, world-class R&D organization that unlocks
innovation and delivers transformative therapies to patients. By
focusing R&D efforts on three therapeutic areas and other
targeted investments, we push the boundaries of what is possible to
bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide. OBJECTIVES:
The Associate Director, IBD/GI Research, Drug Discovery working in
the Gastroenterology Drug Discovery Unit (GIDDU) will within a
highly-functional team focused on the discovery and development of
novel drug candidates for the treatment of chronic
fibroinflammatory diseases. She/he will be a scientific leader with
deep subject-matter expertise and will apply this expertise to lead
and/or support the execution of in vivo and in vitro studies to
generate key data for evaluating mechanism of action and/or drug
candidate efficacy and pharmacodynamics. He/she will be responsible
for managing a team of research scientists bringing novel drug
candidates with high potential for anti-inflammatory and/or
anti-fibrotic efficacy in humans into the early stage pipeline.
She/he will need to be a highly collaborative and energetic
scientist with superior communication skills, who can lead a
lab-based team running multiple projects, act as senior scientific
leader and/or lead early-stage matrix project teams.
ACCOUNTABILITIES: Lead cross-functional project teams and provide
technical leadership in area of expertise Develops and oversees
novel scientific projects in a matrixed structure Oversees the
design and execution of relevant target and drug candidate
mechanism of action studies using contemporary methods and tools.
Prepare technical reports, summaries and quantitative analyses in
written and/or oral form Proactively identify complex obstacles to
progress in specific areas; recommend and implement solutions using
a diverse set of resources; regularly add value to research
projects through creative ideas Manage a wide variety of tasks,
techniques, and projects; integrate these responsibilities to
produce quality result with a high level of efficiency Supports or
identifies BD opportunities to enhance project progression, or
functional capability expansion, with clear and specific
application to needs of the liver portfolio Act as a scientific
mentor Communicate with colleagues effectively Present data to
other scientific staff or cross-functional project team; may
present data/posters to external research or scientific community
Performs as a role model supporting Takeda culture and follow
policies EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Minimum PhD
degree in a scientific discipline with 7 years experience (10
years’ preferred) , or MS with 13 years experience, or 5 years of
Industry experience required 5 years of managerial experience
required Expertise in the design and execution of in vivo and in
vitro studies for the evaluation of disease-related biology, IBD/GI
and fibroinflammatory pathology Deep knowledge of animal models of
liver or other fibrotic diseases, and cell systems for evaluating
interactions between immune cells and fibroblasts in the fibrotic
niche Expertise in one therepaeutic modaility (small molecules,
antibodies & biologics, ASOs/siRNA) and familiarity with other
modalities Demonstrated ability to independently solve scientific
problems using multiple technologies and approaches Excellent oral
and written communication skills TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: The position
will be based in Cambridge, MA. Requires approximately 5-10% or
more travel, including international travel. Takeda Compensation
and Benefits Summary We understand compensation is an important
factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are
committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be
more transparent with our pay practices. For Location: Boston, MA
U.S. Base Salary Range: The estimated salary range reflects an
anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered
may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of
the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant
experience, specific and unique skills, level of education
attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and
the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they
will be performing the job.The actual base salary offered will be
in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the
job location. U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term
and/or long-termincentives. U.S.based employees may be eligible to
participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and
company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic
life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer
time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others.
U.S.based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar
year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to
accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation. EEO Statement Takeda is
proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and
providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship
status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status,
status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other
protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and
local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Locations Boston, MA Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular
Time Type Full time Job Exempt Yes It is unlawful in Massachusetts
to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of
employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this
law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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